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Nov

2025

FG Responds To Trump’s Christian Genocide Claim

FG Responds To Trump’s Christian Genocide Claim The Federal Government has responded to the redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by President Donald Trump of the United States. In December 2020, the U.S. Department of State had designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). On Friday, Trump took a similar step, claiming that Christianity was facing existential threat in Nigeria. “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN” — But that…

Nov

2025

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Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike, Shut Nigerian Hospitals

Health, Labour, News Flash

Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike, Shut Nigerian Hospitals The Nigerian Association of Residents has commenced an indefinite strike to press home their demands. The president of NARD, Dr Mohammad Suleiman disclosed this in a statement on the association’s account on Saturday. The decision comes after the expiration of a 30-day strike ultimatum issued by NARD. According to Suleiman, the strike has become inevitable following the repeated failure of the Federal Government of Nigeria to honour its promises and implement the agreements reached with us after several rounds of dialogue, appeals and ultimatums. “We wish to address you at this critical…

Nov

2025

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My Husband Don’t Have Money, Separate US- Woman Tells Court

Judiciary, Marriage And Love, News Flash

My Husband Don’t Have Money, Separate Us – Woman Tells Court A housewife, Mulikat Abdulrasheed, has prayed for divorce in an Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, on grounds that her husband, Abdullahi was jobless and had no source of livelihood. “My uncle arranged the marriage with Abdullahi. I didn’t know that he was jobless, had no money or any source of livelihood. “I later realised that he had no money after giving birth to my first born. I told my mother I could not continue living with him but she begged me to be patient and persevere. “I persevered…

Oct

2025

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Done Deal: Tinubu Hands Over Another PDP Governor To APC Chairman

News Flash, Politics

DONE DEAL: Tinubu Hands Over Another PDP Governor To APC Chairman President Bola Tinubu has formally handed over Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, for proper initiation into the party. Governor Kefas, who revealed this on Thursday, in a meeting with APC youths and some stakeholders of the party at the T.Y. Danjuma House in Abuja, said the President has already acknowledged his intention and has received his letter of approval to defect from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to APC. Agbu Kefas, Taraba State GovernorThe governor said President…

Oct

2025

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APC Clinches Two-Thirds Majority At Reps As 5 PDP, 1 LP Lawmakers Join Party

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

APC Clinches Two-thirds Majority At Reps As 5 PDP, One LP Lawmakers Join Party Six members of the House of Representatives have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), making the ruling party to clinch 2/3 majority in the Green chamber. The defections of five Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers from Enugu and one Labour Party member from Plateau State, has further increased the strength of the ruling party’s membership in the parliament. The 2/3 majority of the 360-member House of Representatives is 240. With the latest defections, the membership of the APC now stands at 243 while the PDP…

Oct

2025

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‘A Government That Thinks After Action’ – Atiku Criticises Tinubu Over Cancelled Pardon

News Flash, Politics, Presidency

‘A Govt That Thinks After Action’ – Atiku Criticises Tinubu Over Cancelled Pardon Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the cancellation of the controversial presidential pardon earlier granted to convicted drug traffickers, kidnappers, and other criminals. Atiku said the reversal was another example of a government that “thinks after it acts,” accusing Tinubu of lacking foresight and moral direction. In a statement issued by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described the U-turn as “not an act of wisdom but an act of shame.” “President Bola Tinubu has ‘cancelled’ his own pardon for drug traffickers,…

Oct

2025

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Military Tracks N45 Billion NDDC Fund Linked To Alleged Coup Plot

Armed Forces, Crime, News Flash

Military Tracks N45 Billion NDDC Fund Linked To Alleged Coup Plot Military investigation into the alleged coup plot has reportedly uncovered a trail of N45 billion disbursed from the bank accounts of the Niger Delta Development Commission to some politically exposed persons and the soldiers detained in connection with the rumoured conspiracy to topple President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Earlier this month, Sahara Reporters reported that 16 Nigerian Army officers were detained for allegedly planning a coup d’etat to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The online newspaper had linked the alleged coup to the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day by the…

Oct

2025

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Tinubu Approves 15% Import Duty On Petrol, Diesel

FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Tinubu Approves 15% Import Duty On Petrol, Diesel President Bola Tinubu has approved a 15 percent ad-valorem import duty on diesel and premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The approval was contained in a letter dated October 21, 2025, where Damilotun Aderemi, the Private Secretary to the President, conveyed the directive to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). According to the letter, the decision followed a request by the FIRS seeking the president’s consent to apply a 15 percent duty on the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) value…

Oct

2025

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Nigeria Gets New Humanitarian Affairs Minister

Humanitarian, News Flash, Politics

Nigeria Gets New Humanitarian Affairs Minister The Senate, on Thursday, confirmed Dr. Bernard Doro as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, bringing to a close President Bola Tinubu’s latest cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening social welfare and inclusion programmes. Doro’s screening, which lasted less than 30 minutes, saw lawmakers expressing confidence in his experience and leadership capacity. The Plateau State-born technocrat, who becomes the third minister from his state in the current administration, pledged to promote fairness and transparency in Nigeria’s humanitarian interventions. “I will create a humanitarian ecosystem that is inclusive, guided by impartiality and independence,” Doro assured…

Oct

2025

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As Governor Otti Powers Abia’s Digital Future With Duct Infrastructure Project- By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Infrastructure

As Governor Otti Powers Abia’s Digital Future with Duct Infrastructure Project By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia State has taken a bold step into the future as Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Aba Town Hall, Aba South Local Government Area, officially flagged off the Abia State Duct Infrastructure Development Project, a landmark initiative that signals the dawn of a new digital era in the State. Described as a game changer for Abia’s economic and technological advancement, the project is designed to establish a fully connected and knowledge driven economy powered by reliable broadband access and…